Yes, I feel a bit out of control after a heavy 18 months of buying has matched my entire +15yr collection!
The good thing is that everything I've gotten was pre-identified and my SA is wonderful at procuring and waiting so I can make informed choices. The bad thing about information is that I am even making a list in the first place! Years ago it was pop in to the shop and get something that suited and filled a gap (say once a year!). Now my purchases have become more experiential with the researching and hunting. Pleased to say that only about 15% of my purchases are 'not quite right' after a year or so.
Also the SA relationship makes it tough (for me) to walk out empty handed and say no to 'limited' offers. I have been burned by saying no and then trying to hunt to no avail.
I like the rule to not buy unless it 100% suits, I may try to apply that to Wow double face but that design is so emotional to me...
The good thing is that everything I've gotten was pre-identified and my SA is wonderful at procuring and waiting so I can make informed choices. The bad thing about information is that I am even making a list in the first place! Years ago it was pop in to the shop and get something that suited and filled a gap (say once a year!). Now my purchases have become more experiential with the researching and hunting. Pleased to say that only about 15% of my purchases are 'not quite right' after a year or so.
Also the SA relationship makes it tough (for me) to walk out empty handed and say no to 'limited' offers. I have been burned by saying no and then trying to hunt to no avail.
I like the rule to not buy unless it 100% suits, I may try to apply that to Wow double face but that design is so emotional to me...